1 killed as freight train plunges from bridge in Germany after crash
One person died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich overnight, causing loaded cars to plunge to the road below, police...
How a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history
Taiwan’s first International Booker Prize-winning novel has reignited debate over the island’s shifting identity, with its portrayal of a distinctly Taiwanese historical experience at...
Hong Kong police arrest 7 over HK$7 million gold bar robbery at knifepoint
Published: 4:37pm, 20 Jun 2026Updated: 5:48pm, 20 Jun 2026 Hong Kong police have arrested seven people in connection with a robbery involving six gold...
Japan’s G7 rare earth proposal risks further regional tension
Led by Japan, East Asia seems to be setting off along a road to nowhere – beyond tension and maybe eventual conflict. This may...
Last professional letter writer in Chinese city pens 100,000 missives over 59 years
A 77-year-old man in southeastern China has spent nearly six decades turning homesickness, hardship and family duty into letters sent across the sea. Jiang...
What is Hong Kong’s role under China’s new vision for better global governance?
Published: 3:53pm, 20 Jun 2026Updated: 9:13pm, 20 Jun 2026 Hong Kong could position itself as a magnet for international organisations and take the lead...
Bolivia’s president declares state of emergency, paving way for troop deployment
Bolivia’s crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, enabling wider military deployment to clear blockades and restore order...
After another tragedy, Hong Kong to review age threshold covering elderly needy
Published: 3:33pm, 20 Jun 2026Updated: 10:31pm, 20 Jun 2026 Authorities will review the age threshold defining older residents in need to better identify priority...
When the US comes for Cuba, what can Vietnam do?
The Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro and sanctions on his successor, Miguel Diaz-Canel, suggest Washington now views regime change in...